Courtyard || Remodel || Austin, Texas || Study

While the bathroom portion of this project has received press and accolades, the other aspects of this renovation are just as spectacular. Unique and colorful elements reside throughout this home, along with stark paint contrasts and patterns galore.

Nikki Klugh Design Group

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in San Diego with a music area, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Harvard Square Renovation

Hammond Design

The music room is the first space you encounter upon entering the house. We used a bold turquoise on the walls to play off the color in the rug the clients purchased while on vacation in Turkey. A dramatic crystal chandelier adds a touch of sparkle and glamour. Photo: Eric Roth

Playful Patterned Home

Reyne Design

Rich dark sitting room with a nod to the mid-century. Rich and indulgent this is a room for relaxing in a dramatic moody room
Mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Berkshire with a music area, blue walls, vinyl floors, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and wallpaper.

Berkeley Hall Renovation

H2 Builders

Inspiration for a large transitional open concept living room in Charleston with a music area, blue walls, travertine floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Lincoln Park Vintage Featured in Domino & House Beautiful

Summer Thornton Design, Inc

A pink velvet sofa pops against dark teal walls with traditional millwork. The lucite coffee table adds a modern touch and offsets the traditional heavy mantle. Animal prints, plush accent pillows and a soft area rug make this living room anything but stuffy. Summer Thornton Design, Inc.

Sitting Room Remodel

Nicky Percival Limited

Design ideas for a small traditional enclosed living room in Kent with a music area, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround, brown floor and exposed beam.

Трехкомнатная квартира с санузлом при спальне

Kutenkovs project

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary living room in Novosibirsk with a music area, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and panelled walls.

Record decks built into bespoke carpentry

Weave Interiors

DJ-ing area in the living room
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Sussex with a music area, blue walls, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Dutch Revival

Wendy Glaister Interiors

This inset bookcase was re-worked with LED tape lighting, and glass shelves replaced the old oak shelving to showcase the couple's extraordinary collection of antique glass serving dishes. The light blue paint color in the back of the bookcase makes the collection take on an ethereal quality.

Beam work

Summit Woodworkers LLC

Photo of a traditional enclosed living room in New York with a music area, blue walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv.

Country Farm Lane

Mandeville Canyon Designs

From traditional to Transitional with the bold use of cool blue grays combined with caramel colored ceilings and original artwork and furnishings.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional living room in Boston with a music area, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, beige floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Music Room

Hive Home

Large transitional enclosed living room in Los Angeles with a music area, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Delaware

MB Designs, LLC

Design ideas for a traditional living room in Indianapolis with a music area, blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and no tv.

Music Room, Bespoke Cabinetry

Studio Percale

Widened opening into traditional middle room of a Victorian home, bespoke stained glass doors were made by local artisans, installed new fire surround, hearth & wood burner. Bespoke bookcases and mini bar were created to bring function to the once unused space. The taller wall cabinets feature bespoke brass mesh inlay which house the owners high specification stereo equipment with extensive music collection stored below. New solid oak parquet flooring. Installed new traditional cornice and ceiling rose to finish the room. Viola calacatta marble with bullnose edge profile sits atop home bar with built in wine fridge.

Playful Patterned Home

Reyne Design

Rich dark sitting room with a nod to the mid-century. Rich and indulgent this is a room for relaxing in a dramatic moody room
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary enclosed living room in Berkshire with a music area, blue walls, vinyl floors, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, brown floor and wallpaper.

Soho Transitional Loft

Kay Story Interiors

This is an example of a small transitional loft-style living room in New York with a music area, blue walls, dark hardwood floors and a wall-mounted tv.

Pennington Living Room and Dining Room

AJ Margulis Interiors

We turned one open space into two distinct spaces. The home owner opted to have the pianist face away from the room in order to allow for more seating. The goal was to enhance the home owners suite of inherited wood furniture by adding color and art. Interior Design by AJ Margulis Interiors. Photos by Paul Bartholomew

Sitting Room Remodel

Nicky Percival Limited

This is an example of a small traditional enclosed living room in Kent with a music area, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround, brown floor and exposed beam.

Downtown Condo - Sunroom & Living Room

EOC Audio

Custom home theater set up, completely disappears into cabinetry. Custom sound bar, hidden speakers and subwoofers. Cable box and all components hidden.

Living Room Design Photos with a Music Area and Blue Walls

A living room, often referred to as a lounge room in Australia and New Zealand, is the hub of the home. If you only have one living room in the house, it’s likely to serve multiple purposes: be it a place to watch TV, play games, spend quality time with family or hang out with friends. If you have the luxury of two living areas, one is usually a formal living room or lounge room, reserved for reading, relaxing and entertaining. A successful living room design is inviting, has enough seating for the whole clan – a comfortable couch is a must – and encourages conversation. Browse photos on Houzz for living room layouts, furniture and decor, and strike up a conversation with the interior designers or architects of your favourite picks. For even more living room ideas, check out the Stories section on Houzz.

Which living room layouts will work best for you?

Every living area will have design challenges. A long, narrow lounge room, for example, risks looking like a hallway if furniture is lined up against the walls. Instead, opt for small furniture items, like a cosy two-seater couch, and create various focal points throughout the space. In square living rooms, a symmetrical layout encourages a formal setting. Place seating on either side of the room, with a focal point in the middle to pull the room together. For a truly intimate vibe, replace your couch with some occasional chairs positioned around a coffee table or ottoman. This will make the main focus conversation. An open-plan home – one where the lines are blurred between kitchen, dining and living – may require a layout that focuses on definition. You’ll want to make sure furniture doesn’t block the flow between spaces, and instead use something like an area rug to create zones.

How can you decorate your living room?

The living room can be a place in which to show off your personality, but if you want a timeless living room scheme, stick to neutral walls, couches and ottomans. Colour can be added through accessories, and is a lot more interchangeable! Rugs, cushions and throws are great for adding colour, while mirrors, lamps and ceiling lights will set the mood. Make your living room unique by including family heirlooms and photos. For a polished look, try creating a coffee table vignette – you could use books as pedestals or group items together on a tray. Try adding a vase, a mixture of round and rectangular objects and some books.

What are some small living room ideas?

Small living room designs can be tricky to work with, but aren’t doomed to fail. Often, you just have to get creative with furniture. An open-back chaise can create a sense of spaciousness, while small side tables paired together can substitute a coffee table. Even better, an ottoman can be used as a footrest, coffee table or extra seating. Big furniture items like the couch are best kept in light colours, and if there’s room for a coffee table, a glass-top one is best. If you have two spaces in one – perhaps your living room sits in front of a single-wall kitchen – make sure they are connected by decor, colour and style. For definition, just add area rugs, or use your couch as a dividing wall. It’s worth having a few furniture pieces, whether a bookshelf, couch or entertainment unit, in the same colour as the walls, too, so they blend into the room and visually expand the space.

Is open-plan living for you?

Today’s homes often embrace open-plan living, whereby the living room runs off the kitchen and/or dining areas. Open-plan living allows greater functionality, but can risk creating a vast, soulless space if not done right. To avoid a cavernous feel in an open-plan design, define areas with furniture, rugs and lighting, or consider using a wall divider. Also be sure to keep flooring, lighting and materials consistent throughout, for cohesiveness. Noise may be an issue – someone banging pots and pans while you’re watching TV, for example – so include lots of soft furnishings, such as rugs, curtains and couches to help absorb the noise. You will also need to factor in plenty of storage, so mess is kept at bay.